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Into the Villages on the Oaxaca Coast: Women Who Weave
For me, the most emotional part of our visits to the remote Oaxaca villages along the coast of Oaxaca is to meet the women who weave and hear their stories. Our Oaxaca Coast Textile Study Tour takes us north out … Continue reading
The Dance of the Feather Begins in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca
Today is the official start of Teotitlan del Valle’s Dance of the Feather, or Danza de la Pluma. It is a perfect example of how our village celebrates community with a promise and commitment by young people to their people, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dance of the Feather, food, Oaxaca, Zapotec culture, Zapotec tradition
Send In The Clowns: Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Dance of the Feather Distraction?
Who are these clowns? What purpose do they have in the Conquest of Mexico story? The clowns are an ever-present, necessary part of the Dance of the Feather — Danza de la Pluma — story that recreates the Moctezuma-Cortez clash … Continue reading
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Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca: Ancient Tradition of Community-Building–Dance of the Old Men
On the Monday after Easter Sunday each year, a centuries old tradition begins anew and continues for five days, Monday through Friday. It is called the Dance of the Old Men or Baile de los Viejos. Few communities in Mexico … Continue reading
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Dance of the Little Old Men–Baile de Viejitos, Oaxaca
After a spectacular week of Semana Santa celebrations in Teotitlan del Valle, the village gathers for yet another tribute. Dance of the Little Old Men, or Baile de Viejitos, begins on the Monday after Easter Sunday and goes for five … Continue reading →
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